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Mark John Gieringer, age 73, of Coloma, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on January 9th, 1951. Mark was the second of four children born to Judge Raymond E. and Marion L. (Severson) Gieringer.

Mark graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1969. He then attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh where he graduated in 1974 from the School of Business Administration with a major in Accounting. Mark went on to continue his education at Marquette University where he attended law school and earned his law degree in 1977. Mark was an assistant district attorney for Winnebago County before practicing law in Neenah. He then moved back to his hometown of Adams-Friendship where he established his own law practice in Friendship. In addition to practicing law, Mark also obtained his real estate license. He was the President of Marion Realty LTD and a partner in Bula-Gieringer Farms and 3M Investments.

He enjoyed hosting Thanksgivings, skiing with family, and being the Captain of his beautiful 1969 Chris Craft, “Chips Ahoy”. It was important for Mark to continue annual traditions with his close brotherhood of friends – the annual deer hunting event on Spring Bluff, the Super Bowl poker party at the family Boathouse, and the EAA boating and fishing trips – each a legacy lasting decades. Mark’s greatest blessings in life, however, were his two children: Heather M. Kurtz and Jonathan G. Gieringer, and his grandson, Declan Otto Kurtz. He will be remembered for his kind heart, strong faith, work ethic, and passion for helping others.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond E. and Marion L. Gieringer and his brother-in-law, Michael L. Edwards.

He is survived by his daughter, Heather M. (Richard) Kurtz, son, Jonathan G. (Trudy) Gieringer, grandson, Declan O. Kurtz, along with his three sisters, Jill R. Edwards, Susan R. Bradford and Kris G.(Randal) Coakley and his nieces, nephews, grand nephew, and grand nieces.

Memorial Services will be held at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Saturday, October 12 at 12 Noon for family and friends, followed by a gathering at MoundView Golf Course located in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 12th from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Honorary pallbearers include: Alan Bradford, Tim Cook, Jeffrey Edwards, Mike Leaman, Kenny Meier, and Timmy Soward.  

Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.

Dorothy R Linn, age 77 of Mauston WI, passed away on Sunday September 22, 2024 at the Cottage Care Center Nursing Home in Mauston. She was born on October 2, 1946 in Rockford IL to Raymond and Jean (Greisen) Breese.

Dorothy worked at Sundstrand Aviation in Rockford IL for several years before retiring and moving to Wisconsin. She worked at Rockwell Automation in Richland Center WI, retiring from there after several years. She owned a small farm in Elroy where she raised beef cattle and her pet goats.

Survived by siblings: LeRoy (Greta) Breese of Juda WI, Ray (Ginny) Breese of Machesney Park IL, John (Sandra) Breese of Huntingdon TN, Kathy Breese of Machesney Park, IL, Connie Garland of Coahoma TX, Don (Sonya) Breese of Roscoe IL, Linda (Gary) Cavin of Machesney Park, IL, and Norma (John) Hess of Rhinelander WI. As well as many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Raymond/Jean and a sister Carolyn Sue Bratcher.

Visitation will be held at Crandall Funeral Home in Mauston on Friday October 4 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Services at 11 a.m. Burial at the Woodstock Cemetery in Richland County. At this time no luncheon is planned.

For online condolences please go to www.crandallfuneral.com